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April Fool's Day Make your child laugh! Tell a joke, read a funny story or poem, sing a silly song, or draw a cartoon. |
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Read or tell a favorite story with your child. When you finish, ask your child to tell you what happens first, second, and last in the story. |
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Palm Sunday |
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Play a game by counting how many square-shaped objects your child can find today. How many round ones? Which shape won (more squares or circles)? |
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Good Friday Plan a "TV Blackout" night. Instead of watching TV, read aloud or play games with your child. |
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 Passover begins at sundown |
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Easter Sunday |
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Help your child name the letters of the alphabet in newspaper or magazine headlines. Can your child find the letters of his or her own name there? |
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Cut the tops off of three carrots. Have your child place them in a shallow dish with 1/2 cup of water. Water daily. Have your child measure the green tops as they grow. |
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Talk about a favorite family tradition with your child. What month is it celebrated in? Have your child name the months of the year with you. |
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Earth Day |
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Let your child help set the table for dinner. Practice counting out forks, plates, or cups. |
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Arbor Day
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Help your child make a puzzle by cutting an old photo, greeting card, or calendar picture into large pieces. Let him or her put the pieces back together on a sheet of paper. |
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April Tip of the Month